Inventory Controller

Computacenter AG & Co. oHG; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Computacenter is seeking an Inventory Controller to manage IT equipment lifecycle, ensuring receipt, storage, deployment, return and disposal in line with processes and security. London-based, hybrid working, 37.5 hours per week.

You’ll maintain accurate inventory, support day-to-day service delivery and ensure equipment remains secure and fully accountable, collaborating with Service Management and technical teams to resolve issues and support audits.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT asset management, stock control, logistics, stores or desktop technology.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP and data reconciliation.
• Experience with ITSM tools such as ServiceNow or Remedy.
• Good knowledge of IT hardware and desktop technology.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to SLAs.
• Understanding of asset accountability, inventory control and data security.
• Flexible, proactive approach with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the receipt, storage, allocation, deployment and return of IT equipment.
• Maintain accurate asset and inventory records.
• Carry out stock checks and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure equipment is available for service requirements.
• Manage secure dispatches, returns and vendor repairs.
• Assess equipment for redeployment, repair or end-of-life disposal.
• Ensure all assets are handled securely and in line with data protection requirements.
• Respond to asset queries and work with Service Management and technical teams.
• Highlight asset discrepancies, security concerns and process issues.
• Support audits and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

IT asset management

Stock control

Logistics

Desktop technology

Excel (VLOOKUP)

ITSM tools

Communication skills

Multitasking / prioritisation

Data security / asset accountability

Job description

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Inventory Controller

Location: GBR - Cust. Site ENG | Job-ID: 220707 | Contract type: Standard | Business Unit: Others

Life on the team

As an Inventory Controller you’ll be responsible for the accurate and efficient management of IT equipment throughout its lifecycle. You’ll ensure assets are received, stored, tracked, deployed, returned and disposed of in line with agreed processes, security requirements and service levels.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining accurate inventory, supporting day-to-day service delivery and ensuring all equipment remains secure and fully accountable.

What you’ll do

• Manage the receipt, storage, allocation, deployment and return of IT equipment
• Maintain accurate asset and inventory records
• Carry out stock checks and investigate discrepancies
• Monitor stock levels and ensure equipment is available for service requirements
• Manage secure dispatches, returns and vendor repairs
• Assess equipment for redeployment, repair or end-of-life disposal
• Ensure all assets are handled securely and in line with data protection requirements
• Respond to asset queries and work with Service Management and technical teams
• Highlight asset discrepancies, security concerns and process issues
• Support audits and continuous improvement activities

What you’ll need

• Experience in IT asset management, stock control, logistics, stores or desktop technology
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Good Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP and data reconciliation
• Experience with ITSM tools such as ServiceNow or Remedy
• Good knowledge of IT hardware and desktop technology
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to SLAs
• Understanding of asset accountability, inventory control and data security
• Flexible, proactive approach with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Additional information

Country: UK

Location: London (Hybrid-Working)

Hours: 37.5

Role Type:Permanent

About us

Computacenter is a leading independent provider of IT infrastructure services, with about 21,000 employees worldwide. We work at the heart of digitisation, advising organisations on IT strategy, implementing the most appropriate technology and managing our customers’ infrastructures.

We offer a friendly, open working environment without too much fuss about hierarchy. We are looking for professionals with diverse competencies, personalities and strengths who want to live our shared value of teamwork and performance.

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